Become Your Biggest Fan

 

Give yourself the VIP treatment every day; you’ll look and feel amazing. 

Start treating your body like a VIP by eating healthier. If your current diet is not up to par, start slowly by changing something about your diet daily. Start each day with the thought, Why not eat healthier and become a healthier me?

Instead of picking up something fried or a snack that will leave your stomach in a bind, eat something that will make you smile on the inside and out.

Adopt the WHY NOT model into your weekly routine.

Water-A large percentage of our bodies is water, we need it to function properly.  Water helps to curb appetite and is a  healthier alternative when compared to soda or other sugar based drinks. 

Read more about the essentials of water in an article from the Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283. If you’re interested in learning more about the effects of drinking soda, read this article from PreventDisease.com, http://preventdisease.com/home/tips43.shtml or this one from Care2.com. http://www.care2.com/greenliving/how-soda-affects-your-health.html

Healthy Snacks-Eat more fruit and veggies. For those of you on the go, try dehydrated fruits like mango, apple, papaya or apricot.  Opt for the dehydrated fruit that’s free of added sugar or salt. 

Whole Foods or your local health food store normally has a variety of healthy snack options, including dehydrated fruits.

Feel good by eating your veggies. Many grocery stores offer veggies in convenient pre sliced packages.  Grab a few packs of vegetables each week while you’re grocery shopping.    

Yogurt-Incorporate yogurt into your diet.  There are so many types of yogurt, if you’re not a big yogurt fan, try blending it into a smoothie or with your favorite fruit juice. 

Try eating Greek yogurt.  It has more protein than regular yogurt and is low in fat.  Did you know that Greek yogurt makes an excellent  butter substitute in dessert recipes, such as brownies?  You’ll cut the fat and your desserts will taste incredible. 

Nuts-Eat nuts for strong hair, healthy nails, protein and vitamin E.  Choose raw nuts such as almonds, walnuts or pecans.  Be sure they are unsalted; they make great healthy, protein packed snacks. 

O-Get outside.  Take a walk on your lunch break, use the stairs, walk your dog, clear your mind by taking deep breaths outdoors, start riding a bicycle, run, swim, you get the idea.  Being outdoors does wonders for your body, mind and skin. 

T-Take care of yourself.  Stop smoking, put limits on your alcohol intake each week, use sunscreen, relax, compliment yourself, learn how to take control of stress, laugh more, learn to bounce back quickly from anything negative, have a candle lit dinner every night, get more sleep and take care of your skin.   

Get started today, right now, become a healthier you and treat yourself like a VIP  every day. After all, you deserve only the best.

Relaxation Tip-Create Your Own Spa Experience Using Basic Ingredients from your Kitchen

Ingredients Needed: One half gallon of coconut milk, ground coffee  (Both preferably organic), small bowl and cottonballs. 

Your Spa Day

Begin with a relaxing cold compress for the eyes.

Cold Coco Eye Compress-How To

Pour a splash of cold, coconut milk into a bowl (about 4 tablespoons).

Then saturate two cottonballs with the cold milk, place over eyes and rest for 15 minutes. 

The Result-Naturally rejuvenated eyes

Coconut & Coffee Exfoliating Scrub

Start by pouring one cup of coconut milk into a bowl, then add 1/2 cup of ground coffee and mix (It’s best to use this scrub in the shower).  Apply the scrub to skin in massaging circular motions, then rinse completely.  Use on all rough spots, knees, elbows and feet.  This scrub is a great addition to any at home pedicure. 

The Result-Soft, hydrated and toned skin

Nourishing Coconut Hair Rinse-How To

Depending on the length of your hair, pour 1/4 cup to 1 cup of cold coconut milk into a bowl.  Bring the bowl to the shower.  After shampooing, pour the coconut milk on hair and massage scalp.  Leave on for 2-5 minutes. Rinse throughly with cold water.

The Result-Moisturized, refreshed hair and scalp

NOTE:  These recipes are for informational purposes only and not considered to serve as medical advice.  Do not use if you have allergies to any ingredients.  If you are unsure about allergies, contact a medical professional. 

 

Aroma Energie Candles Features New Line of Chocolate Therapie Products

Infused with pure organic cocoa powder, the chocolate therapie line is designed to stimulate the senses with the same euphoria that eating chocolate creates. The line includes aromas such as Lavender Mocha Latte and Chocolate Orange Truffle. Aroma Energie’s Chocolate Therapie products are available in soy candles, massage oil and body butter. Founder Gwendolyn Smith says, “We wanted to create a true chocolate aromatherapy experience, invigorating the senses and promoting feelings of well-being as chocolate is known for.

Launched in May 2009, Aroma Energie Candles offers custom natural candles and wellness products. Founded by Green Beauty Expert and Aroma therapist Gwendolyn Smith. Each candle is hand poured in Orlando, FL and made with the environment in mind. Aroma Energie is dedicated to both local and national charities.

For more information, visit Aroma Energie Candles at www.aromaenergie.com or e-mail: info@aromaenergie.com

WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011

We won the Bride’s Choice Awards 2011 from WeddingWire!  This means we are in the top 5 percent of Wedding Pros nationwide. http://www.weddingwire.com/vendor-reviews

WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce Aroma Energie Candles has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for Favors & Gifts!

Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.

Improve Focus and Mental Clarity

These essential oils are known to help improve focus: Peppermint, Rosemary or Vetiver.  Our favorite combination is peppermint and rosemary, the aroma blend resembles a crisp winter morning.  Another wonderful essential oil to invigorate and stimulate is spearmint (image shown).  

Keep in mind, essential oils in the mint family are best used in inhalation, these oils may cause irritation when applied to the skin.  If you do wish to apply the oils to your skin, be sure to mix with a carrier oil, such as jojoba or mix into a lotion. 

Citrus oils such as lemon or orange awaken and refresh the mind.  Try these oils in the middle of your work day, you’ll experience a noticeable difference.  Either inhale the oils or rub a few drops into your temples.  NOTE:  This article is to be used for informational purposes only, not as a substitution for medical advice.  Always seek the attention of a medical professional if you are unsure of allergies or other medical concerns. 

Nueva Vida

We are so excited to introduce our Nueva Vida Collection-With the help of a local cigar shop (Havana Sensation Cigars), we bring new life and repurpose to cigar labels. The labels are otherwise thrown away, for this reason we were inspired to design beautiful pieces of art. Each Nueva Vida candle is hand crafted with a blend of pure soy and beeswax.  Nueva Vida candles are packaged in fair trade gift baskets.

Did you know that soy wax and beeswax are clean burning?

Fun Facts about Soy Wax and Beeswax

Soy is grown on American Farms, helping to support farming communities.

We buy our beeswax from an American bee keeper.

Burning beeswax actually improves air quality by producing negative ions that clean the air.

Pure beeswax has hints of a natural honey aroma. 

November’s Light the World Recipient

We’re honoring a special person with a Light the World candle this November. Joetta Raylots started the Orlando chapter of an amazing organization, The Basket Brigade.

Volunteers donate and deliver gift baskets of food for Thanksgiving to families in need throughout the Orlando area.
Thank you Joetta Raylots for bringing the Basket Brigade to Orlando.

Basket Brigade of Central Florida

www.basketbrigadeflorida.com

Fall Decorating Tips

Fill Your Home with Naturally Inspired Decor & Celebrate the Fall Season.

Use bold colors that represent the fall season such as, vibrant reds, orange, yellow and gold.

Gold Leaf Decor-It’s incredibly easy to make your own gold leaf designs.  Use gold leaves to decorate a Thanksgiving table setting or anywhere you wish to create a sophisticated Autumn environment. 

How To

1.  Collect medium to large size leaves.

2.  Buy a gold craft paint (Folk Art Craft Paint in Pure Gold works nicely) and small to medium paintbrush.

3.  Gather your materials and cover your work area with newspaper.

4. Simply apply the gold paint to one side of the leaf, let dry throughly and then paint the other side.  Dry completely, it’s best to allow at least 24 hours dry time before using your leaves.

5. Let your imagination run wild with creative flair.  Place leaves all around your home to celebrate the season. 

We love to use gold leaves at the base of our candles during the holidays.  You can also use this concept for painting mini pumpkins or squash. 

Aroma Energie Autumn Aventurescence Soy Candle

 

Congratulations to our Light Your World Recipient for September

“There is one word which may serve as a rule of practice for all one’s life – reciprocity. ”

Confucius

Gina Solomon from the Adult Literacy League in Orlando was chosen to receive a special candle to light her day.  We celebrate Gina as she continues to make a difference in the Orlando community helping to promote literacy.  Thank you Gina for making our world a brighter place.

Unity Candles

 

 

Unity candles are considered a tradition in many wedding ceremonies.  The use of unity candles dates back to the early 1900s. 

Many believe the candle to symbolize a bond or unity between a couple.  Whether the parents of the bride and groom or the couple celebrating their wedding lights the candle, the lighting of the unity candle is beautiful to witness.

Today, many types of unity candles are available.  Aroma Energie is excited to design both traditional pillar unity candles and the most recent, floating unity candles.  Our floating soy unity candle is featured.